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FBI Probes Possible NASA Delivery of Antimissile Data to China, Other Nations
Allegations of illegal technology transfer are under review, lawmakers say.
Tech
Rand Paul Will Block John Brennan Until He Gets an Answer About Drones
Paul says he was not happy with Brennan's response after being directly asked if a drone could be used to kill an American citizen on U.S. soil.
Pay & Benefits
House to Vote on Fed Pay Freeze
Lawmakers will vote Friday on bill to extend the civilian pay freeze through 2013.
Defense
Reid: Hagel Vote to Be Held Friday
Majority leader accuses Republicans of playing politics while the nation is at war.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The State of Our Union is Actually Pretty Funny
A full night of speech jokes invades late night.
Management
Why It's A Good Sign For Jacob Lew His Hearing Was So Bland
Treasury nominee's relatively low-key experience drew a sharp contrast to that of Chuck Hagel, Obama’s Defense pick.
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The 10 'Sticky States' Where Feds Will Have Trouble Recruiting IT Talent
If you want to hire skilled techies, head South.
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Napolitano: Sequestration Could Compromise U.S. Computer Networks
A governmentwide intrusion detection system also could take a hit.
Oversight
Does New House Plan to Keep Agencies Funded Have a Chance?
Bill would exceed Boehner's spending promise, unless sequestration takes hold.
Management
Obama Hits the Road to Spread State of the Union Message
President demands Congress act quickly on programs he outlined.
Oversight
Postal Reform Nears End Zone, Lawmakers Say
Saturday mail delivery remains a sticking point.
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Battery Company Employees Played Video Games on Taxpayers’ Dime
IG audit found Recovery Act stimulus funds were misused, just as President Obama is pitching new clean-energy investments.
Defense
Analysis: Striking a New Deal for Defense
Money can no longer substitute for political will and agile planning.
Management
Sequestration Could Mean 14-Day Furloughs, RIFs at Homeland Security
DHS chief spells out negative consequences for the department’s mission, projects and employees.
Management
Is Lying Bad for Us?
There are mental and physical consequences, but we should strive to live more truthfully, regardless, to best understand reality.
Management
And Now Let Us Praise, and Consider the Absurd Luck of, Famous Men
A lesson about the success of Great Men from Intel co-founder Bob Noyce's life story.
Oversight
Senator Puts Wasteful Contractors and Agencies 'On Notice'
Former state auditor McCaskill will lead a new oversight subcommittee.
Defense
Analysis: What's Wrong With Having a Secret Assassination Court?
The Obama Administration has considered establishing a special court to rubber-stamp targeted killings. But that won't do a thing to take care of civil libertarians' objections.
Oversight